Kenji Kobayashi

Japanese shogi player
Person human Q11461391
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Kenji Kobayashi

Summary

Kenji Kobayashi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Takamatsu[2]. He was born on March 31, 1957[3]. He worked as a professional shogi player[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], installation artist[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Takamatsu[2], Kenji Kobayashi…
  • Kenji Kobayashi was born on March 31, 1957[3].
  • Kenji Kobayashi was born on 1957[10].
  • Kenji Kobayashi held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Kenji Kobayashi worked as a professional shogi player[4].
  • Kenji Kobayashi worked as a painter[5].
  • Kenji Kobayashi worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's professions included installation artist[7].
  • Kenji Kobayashi worked as a photographer[8].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Yūsuke Ina[12].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Ryō Shimamoto[13].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Shinobu Iwane[14].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Keika Kitamura[15].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Yuta Komori[16].
  • A notable student of Kenji Kobayashi was Takashi Ikenaga[17].
  • Kenji Kobayashi received the Shogi Medal of Honor[18].
  • Kenji Kobayashi is recorded as male[19].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's family name is recorded as Kobayashi[21].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's given name is recorded as Kenji[22].
  • Kenji Kobayashi studied under Susumu Itaya[23].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's name in native language is recorded as 小林健二[25].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's name in kana is recorded as こばやし けんじ[26].
  • Kenji Kobayashi's different from is recorded as Kenji Kobayashi[27].

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Origins and Family

Kenji Kobayashi's place of birth was Takamatsu[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 31, 1957[3] and 1957[10].

Education

Kenji Kobayashi studied under Susumu Itaya[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professional shogi player[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], installation artist[7], and photographer[8]. Notable students include Yūsuke Ina[12], a professional shogi player[28], b. 1975[29], of Japan[30]; Ryō Shimamoto[13], a professional shogi player[31], b. 1980[32], of Japan[33]; Shinobu Iwane[14], a professional shogi player[34], b. 1981[35], of Japan[36]; Keika Kitamura[15], a professional shogi player[37], b. 1995[38], of Japan[39]; Yuta Komori[16], a professional shogi player[40], b. 1995[41], of Japan[42]; and Takashi Ikenaga[17], a professional shogi player[43], b. 1993[44].

Recognition

Kenji Kobayashi received the Shogi Medal of Honor[18].

Why It Matters

Kenji Kobayashi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Kenji Kobayashi born?

Kenji Kobayashi was born in Takamatsu[2].

What did Kenji Kobayashi do for work?

Kenji Kobayashi worked as professional shogi player[4], painter[5], sculptor[6], installation artist[7], and photographer[8].

What awards did Kenji Kobayashi receive?

Honors received include Shogi Medal of Honor[18].

References

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1980867909753090307
    National library of korea id → —
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  2. 12w ago · Camillu87 · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → Kenji Kobayashi, Kenji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Kenji +2
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  3. 12w ago · Camillu87 · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → Kenji Kobayashi, Kenji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Kenji +2
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA11189645
    Viaf cluster id → 254086986, 305411167
    Ndl authority id → 00977404, 00175407
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  4. 15w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
    Award received → Shogi Medal of Honor
    Family name → Kobayashi
    Citizenship → —
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